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LG03 HPU

2003 Lexus IS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,992 mi
Last recorded114,992 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 HPU
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 114,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 114,981 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 110,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2024 103,563 miles

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Mar 2023 96,902 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear outer sills corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2023 96,902 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear outer sills corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2022 87,720 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 82,200 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 80,372 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 75,533 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 70,514 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 68,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 65,920 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 64,024 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 62,769 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 60,341 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 58,806 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 57,050 miles

Crack in N/S/R light unit

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 57,050 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Crack in N/S/R light unit

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2010 54,806 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 53,435 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 50,456 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 44,271 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 37,843 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS300?

Based on 34,961 MOT tests across 2,047 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
5,420
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,456
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 584
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 542
position lamp(s) not working 432
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 414
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LG03 HPU is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Lexus IS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 74,114 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG03 HPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus IS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LG03 HPU is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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